Gary "Bergie" Bergamini, longtime resident of Vashon Island, passed away in his Vashon home with his daughters and life partner by his side on November 24, 2016

Gary was born in Seattle to Guido and Evelyn Bergamini where he spent his life. He was a bigger than life self-made business man in the automotive industry retiring in his 50's. His work ethic and drive allowed him to create his Seattle Turf and Vashon Surf lifestyle. Where he could enjoy the arts, food and life style of the city and nurture his love of gardening on a peaceful Island. In his early years, Gary was an avid bicyclist, spending many miles pulling cyclist half his age up long grueling mountains. He was often the start of a good prank and would not hesitate to add a little rock weight to a fellow rider's bicycle. He had a love of travelling. Whether it be bicycling through France, wine tasting in Italy, site seeing in Germany or peering over the edge of the Grand Canyon he enjoyed exploring and embracing the culture and lifestyle of area he was visiting. Gary had a passion for life, he was filled with energy, nerve and whit. A get it done guy, giving plenty of cheerful hell along the way.

His passionate, generous, unfiltered, unique sense of humor is matched by no other. Father, grandfather, great grandpa, Papa B, brother, life partner, cousin, uncle, friend, my guy and business guru was truly one of a kind and will be missed by many.

A celebration will be held on Vashon in July, his favorite time of the year.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage and gladly accept donations to https://curestartsnow.z2systems.com/GaryBergamini

Forever and Always Believe in a Cure.

Michelle Bjornberg

North Texas Chapter of The Cure Starts Now



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